The Pete Alonso-to-Boston buzz is picking up steam again-and while it might not be the most obvious fit on paper, there’s enough smoke here to at least consider the fire.
Let’s start with the basics: the Red Sox aren’t exactly desperate for a first baseman. If Triston Casas comes back healthy, he’s expected to hold down that corner infield spot for the foreseeable future.
And they’re not hurting for a designated hitter either, at least not in a way that screams “open roster spot.” But when a bat like Alonso’s is on the market, you at least take the meeting.
Alonso, who’s spent his entire career with the New York Mets, has been floated as a potential match for Boston once again-this time by MLB insider Mark Feinsand, who recently paired one free agent with each MLB team. For the Red Sox, he landed on Alonso, and the reasoning is pretty straightforward: Boston wants to add a serious middle-of-the-order presence, and few players in this free agent class bring the kind of raw power Alonso does.
Let’s not forget-this is the Mets’ all-time home run leader we’re talking about. In 2025, Alonso launched 38 homers, drove in 126 runs, and posted an .871 OPS.
That’s not just production-that’s lineup-altering firepower. And he did it while essentially playing on a one-year “prove-it” deal, bouncing back from a down year in 2024.
If there were any doubts about whether his bat still had juice, he answered them with authority.
Now, the defensive side of the equation is a little murkier. Alonso’s never been known for his glove, even at first base-a position that already carries low defensive value.
That reality likely nudges him toward a long-term future as a designated hitter. So any team looking to sign him isn’t doing it for his glove.
They’re betting on the bat, plain and simple.
That’s where things get interesting for Boston. If they believe Alonso’s offensive production can hold up over the next several seasons, he could slot in as a right-handed anchor in the middle of the order-something this team could definitely use. The question becomes: how much do you trust the power to age well, and how much are you willing to pay for a bat-first player in today’s game?
Someone is going to step up and make that bet on Alonso. And based on the growing chatter, the Red Sox may be more than just a casual observer in that conversation.